I just got me a Canon 70D and I've had the nifty fifty for a while now and my question is which lense to get next? I do mostly filming in narrative form as I film my archery hunts but take photos as well with most of them being timelapses. I'm stuck between the 70-200 f4, Rokinon 35mm cine, Rokinon 16mm cine, or an all around lens like the 24-105 L. What would you get? Thanks.
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How about a 17-40mm L zoom lens?
This one is relatively inexpensive, provides a decent zoom range for filming and you might combine it with a 70-200 f4, giving you 17-40mm, 50mm and 70-200mm focal ranges. That's not too bad in terms of overall focal length range and avoids multiple lenses covering the same focal lengths.
This one is relatively inexpensive, provides a decent zoom range for filming and you might combine it with a 70-200 f4, giving you 17-40mm, 50mm and 70-200mm focal ranges. That's not too bad in terms of overall focal length range and avoids multiple lenses covering the same focal lengths.
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Personally I'd start with the 24-105 and see where that leads. There are lots out there and the resale value after a year or so makes it basically a cheap rental.
Jim
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I don't have any experience with the 17-55 but people here always say it's a great lens. I can vouch for the 15-85 though as I have owned it myself, it's a very nice lens with a very usable range. The 17-55 is f/2.8 which should matter. Either one should make you happy though.
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If I were you, I'd first get the 18-135 STM lens that comes with the camera as a kit option to utilize the STM motor in video capabilities of this camera. If that doesn't interest you at all then you could look at 17-55 f/2.8 IS or 15-85 as others have suggested. You could also consider the 17-50 f/2.8 VC (Tamron) or a sigma counterpart. 24-105 would not be wide enough for 70D - but again that totally depends on your needs/preferences.
Cheers!
-RM
Cheers!
-RM
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Here are a few lenses that I think you should consider:
Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM (possibly to replace the 50mm f/1.8)
STM allows smooth video focus. The 40mm is closer to normal on crop and is better optically at than the 50mm at f/2.8. It just as light weight but a bit more compact. I personally find 50mm too long on a crop body for general use. I normally opt for a 35mm or 40mm if I want to travel light. Be careful to retract it fully when you pack it away.
Tamron SP 70-200 f/2.8 DI VC USD:
It has one weakness, it is not tack-sharp shooting at 200mm f/2.8, but by f/4 it sharpens up nicely. Other than that, the image quality is great.
Canon EF 300mm f/4 L IS USM
It is a bit pricey but for someone who is travelling in the field it offers a great combo of light-weight, excellent IQ wide open and IS. Be careful not to damage the built-in lens-shade, because it can be an expensive repair.
Samyang has just announced a 12mm f/2 so it might be worth waiting to see if it's good before deciding on going for the 16mm f/2.
Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM (possibly to replace the 50mm f/1.8)
STM allows smooth video focus. The 40mm is closer to normal on crop and is better optically at than the 50mm at f/2.8. It just as light weight but a bit more compact. I personally find 50mm too long on a crop body for general use. I normally opt for a 35mm or 40mm if I want to travel light. Be careful to retract it fully when you pack it away.
Tamron SP 70-200 f/2.8 DI VC USD:
It has one weakness, it is not tack-sharp shooting at 200mm f/2.8, but by f/4 it sharpens up nicely. Other than that, the image quality is great.
Canon EF 300mm f/4 L IS USM
It is a bit pricey but for someone who is travelling in the field it offers a great combo of light-weight, excellent IQ wide open and IS. Be careful not to damage the built-in lens-shade, because it can be an expensive repair.
Samyang has just announced a 12mm f/2 so it might be worth waiting to see if it's good before deciding on going for the 16mm f/2.
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StudentOfLight said:
The Samyang 12mm f/2 is only for mirrorless (EF-M) so it won't work with the 70D,
http://www.syopt.com/en/camera/photo-lenses-12mm-F2.0-NCS-CS.php
There is a Samyang 10mm f/2.8 for APS-C dSLRs if you want to go wider than 16mm,
http://www.syopt.com/en/camera/photo-lenses-10mm-F2.8-ED-AS-NCS-CS.php
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The 17-55 is my recommendation for all purpose zoom lens for the 70D, the constant f/2.8 max aperture and image stabilization make it very versatile. If you're looking to add another prime the 35mm f/2 IS might be ideal for your video needs as it's small and lightweight, perfect if you're walking about through the woods.
I haven't used the Sigma 18-35mm. Sounds like a cool lens for stills, not sure if videographers would make much use of it. Since you need something that is good for both the 17-55 might be the only lens you need. Couple it to the Canon 10-22mm if you need wide angle and you're set.
I haven't used the Sigma 18-35mm. Sounds like a cool lens for stills, not sure if videographers would make much use of it. Since you need something that is good for both the 17-55 might be the only lens you need. Couple it to the Canon 10-22mm if you need wide angle and you're set.
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neuroanatomist said:
Skip the 17 55 & get the 17 85 for cheap or the 15 85 for a bit more (15 -85 is better IQ). You will appreciate the range on the back end and the size weight difference and since you are mostly outdoors the fixed 2.8 wont be needed.
Outdoors manual focus video; you would probably enjoy the benefits of the wide focal range of a super zoom.
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Since you're primarily shooting hunts outdoors, consider the 55-250stm lens. Low motor noise, good range and
cheap with decent image quality. The 18-135 is another, but in my view, a more limited option, for your environment. If you find out that the 70-200 range is where you do most of your shooting, then consider the
L glass for the image quality.
cheap with decent image quality. The 18-135 is another, but in my view, a more limited option, for your environment. If you find out that the 70-200 range is where you do most of your shooting, then consider the
L glass for the image quality.
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Google translate automatic language recognition tells me that lense is a Norwegian word. I didn't find this word for any other language I suspected of being similar.
I wonder how many Norwegians we have on this forum?
I wonder how many Norwegians we have on this forum?
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